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Fransgaurd double drum winch rope.


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I have a 3.5 tonne double drum winch with 10mm fiber core on one side and 8mm steel on the other.

 

I need to replace both wires as they are just getting past there best and i am updating everything on the winch itself.

 

My dilemma is that I need as much length as possible for skylinning(so thin mm rope) but I sometimes double the winch up to pull trees over and am worried that if I go for the smaller rope I might just snap it.

 

What's everyone's opinions and would you use fiber or steel?

 

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I have had a 8mm fiber core on one side of mine, that has lasted reasonable well. Provided the wire spools onto the drum tight the crushing is kept to a minimum, not always easy.

I have possibly some first thinnings in a ridiculous steep valley coming up, and i am going to try joining the two lines with 100m of 12mm poly prop, as it is cheap and light for a simple push me pull me high lead.

I think if you go smaller than 8mm then you will have trouble with the line dropping off the pulleys or getting wrapped around the drum guard.

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